The Government of Pakistan has announced a sharp hike in the prices of petrol and diesel by PKR 55 per litre, in the wake of the escalating security situation in West Asia, as per a report by ARY News.
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva stated that India is leading global efforts to make artificial intelligence accessible to developing nations. Speaking at the Asia in 2050 Conference, Georgieva highlighted India's role in the global technology landscape. She noted that the country
Bangkok [Thailand], March 5: Thailand's Ministry of Finance, the Bank of Thailand, and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today took stock of preparations for the 2026 Annual Meetings of the IMF and the World Bank Group, which Thailand will host from October 12-18, 2026 at the Queen Sirik
Amid escalating tensions in West Asia, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday said that it is "closely monitoring developments" and it will be too early to assess the economic impact on the region and the global economy.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva called his India visit "very special," recalling how his 2005 trip shaped Brazil's reserve policy. He highlighted economic and cultural ties, praised hospitality, and noted Brazil opened 520 new markets. Lula is on his fifth visit to India.
"Thank you for placing the democratisation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the heart of this summit," Georgieva told reporters at the AI Impact Summit.
While speaking at a panel discussion titled "Building Trusted AI at Scale: Cities, Startups & Digital Sovereignty" at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, the IMF chief said, "countries are positioned differently. Some countries have more demand for AI skills than supply while others have
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 20: India remains one of the fastest-growing major economies, with the IMF recently revising its GDP growth projections for 2026 upwards by 20 bps - from 6.1% to 6.3% (Jan 2026 World Economic Outlook update vs Oct 2025 update). A forecasted growth rate
China's economy expanded by 5 per cent in 2025 and is projected to grow 4.5 per cent this year, 0.3 percentage points higher than the IMF's October forecast, reflecting resilience driven by "robust exports and fiscal stimulus," according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
"We feel ashamed when Field Marshal Asim Munir and I go around the world BEGGING for money. Taking loans is a huge burden on our self-respect. Our heads bow down in shame. We cannot say NO to many things they want us to do," said Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, reported A1tv.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav arrived in Switzerland for the WEF Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos. India's embassy welcomed him in Zurich. Yadav said states should use global platforms to attract investment as India's WEF delegation includes ministers, chief ministers and business